S63.299D — Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter

BillableUnspecified

Is S63.299D billable?

Yes, but S63.299D is an unspecified code. S63.299D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S63.299D is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S63.299D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.

More specific alternatives

S63.299D at a glance

Code	S63.299D
Description	Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter
Billable	Yes
Code set	ICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encounters	October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
7th character "D"	subsequent encounter

What does the 7th character "D" mean in S63.299D?

In S63.299D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S63.299D to be a valid, complete code.

Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:

Which MS-DRGs does S63.299D group to?

S63.299D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.

949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical

How is S63.299D listed in the Alphabetic Index?

The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.29, the nearest indexed parent of S63.299D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.

Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › distal (articular)
Dislocation › interphalangeal › finger › distal (articular)
Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › distal › index (articular)
Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › distal › little (articular)
Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › distal › middle (articular)
Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › distal › ring (articular)
Dislocation › interphalangeal › finger › distal › index (articular)
Dislocation › interphalangeal › finger › distal › little (articular)

Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19

Report an additional code alongside S63.299D to fully describe the condition. S63.299D is sequenced first.

code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19

The conditions below are not part of S63.299D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.299D and the excluded code may both be reported.

birth trauma (P10-P15)
obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69

The conditions below are not part of S63.299D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.299D and the excluded code may both be reported.

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63

The conditions below are not part of S63.299D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.299D and the excluded code may both be reported.

strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63.2

The conditions below are not part of S63.299D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.299D and the excluded code may both be reported.

subluxation and dislocation of thumb (S63.1-)

Code also — inherited from S63

Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S63.299D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.

any associated open wound

How long has S63.299D existed?

S63.299D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.

Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.